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"Fly with the Marines" Vintage WWII Poster, 1942
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- Dimensions:Height: 44.13 in (112.1 cm)Width: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1942
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Archival framing by Rio Grande Custom Framing in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in April of 2023. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: P4261stDibs: LU909734295102
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